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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-50B278

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1567

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 3.01 g
Diameter: 26 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Sixpence: Elizabeth I, not further defined (N 1997, 2015, 2024 - 2031)
Obverse description: left facing crowned bust with rose behind.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HI REGINA
Reverse description: Royal crest quartered by long cross
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM
Initial mark: coronet
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair